On February 28, 2019, during a police check conducted in Lyon, where differentiated traffic was introduced. - E. Frisullo / 20 Minutes

  • A fine particle pollution episode has been underway since Tuesday in the Lyon basin and north Isère.
  • The prefect activated the level 1 pollution alert on Wednesday and decided to set up differential traffic on Thursday.
  • The TCL will be accessible for three euros per day with the Crit'Air ticket.

It is enough to look at the mist that envelops the city from daybreak since the beginning of the week to understand that the air quality in Lyon is poor. The prefect of the Rhône, who activated this alert level 1 on air pollution with fine particles in the Lyon basin and north Isère this Wednesday, has decided to introduce differentiated circulation on Thursday morning, we learn. with state services.

Only vehicles with the Crit'Air sticker 0, 1, 2 and 3 will be allowed to drive within the perimeter concerned by the traffic restrictions. To know on most axes (except major arteries) of Lyon, Caluire and Villeurbanne.

The prefect activates the alert N1 #Pollution of fine particles. From 23/01 at 5am: #DifferentiatedCirculation at @ villedelyon @ villeurbanne @ villeCaluire
(thumbnails #CRITair 0, 1, 2 & 3) ✅
Speed ​​limits:
130km / h➡110km / h
110km / h➡90km / h
90km / h➡70km / h
80Km / h➡70km / h pic.twitter.com/oDPBD4vLHX

- Prefect of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Rhône region (@prefetrhone) January 22, 2020

As of this Thursday also, the speed will be lowered by 20km / h on major routes where the authorized speed is at least 90km / h. "These measures are based on the need to quickly restore quality air for everyone's health security," recalls the regional prefect Pascal Mailhos.

#PicPollution #Air: VIGILANCE POLLUTION - January 22, 2020 - https://t.co/NwNCHVFJmj pic.twitter.com/4OZe8GlJaF

- Atmo Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (@atmo_aura) January 22, 2020

To encourage the public to leave their car in the garage and use public transport, Keolis announced the introduction on Thursday of the Crit'Air ticket. Sold for three euros, it allows you to travel all over the network all day.

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  • Fine particles
  • Alternating circulation
  • Lyon